Medstar Washington Hospital Center ER Wait Times (Washington, DC)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Medstar Washington Hospital Center

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 110 Irving St Nw in Washington, DC. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (202) 877-7000 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.

CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
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Contact Details
Hospital Name Medstar Washington Hospital Center
City Washington
County The District
State District of Columbia
ZIP Code 20010
Bed Count
818
Address
110 Irving St Nw, DC 20010
Phone
(202) 877-7000
Provider ID 90011
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Other
Emergency Services Yes
Medstar Washington Hospital Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Time Spent in ER
4 hours and 20 minutes (260 minutes)
Time Until Admission
123 minutes (623 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
5 hours and 30 minutes (330 minutes)
Left before being seen
3%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against District of Columbia and National Stats
Medstar Washington Hospital Center District of Columbia Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 260 minutes (4 hours and 20 minutes) 246 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 623 minutes (123 minutes) 536 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 330 minutes (5 hours and 30 minutes) 285 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 3% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 36% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 14 minutes higher than State Average and 125 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 87 minutes higher than State Average and 367 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 45 minutes higher than State Average and 243 minutes higher than National Average
Medstar Washington Hospital Center ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Yes
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Yes
Patient Safety Culture Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Medstar Washington Hospital Center
How long will I wait in Medstar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 260 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (202) 877-7000 for more information.
Where is Medstar Washington Hospital Center?
Medstar Washington Hospital Center is in Washington. It is located at 110 Irving St Nw. Call (202) 877-7000 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other hospital.
How many beds does Medstar Washington Hospital Center have?
Medstar Washington Hospital Center has 818 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Medstar Washington Hospital Center
No Facility Name Address
1 Children’s Hospital Nmc 111 Michigan Ave, Nw, DC 20010
2 Howard University Hospital 2041 Georgia Ave Nw, DC 20060
3 Providence Hospital 1150 Varnum St Ne, DC 20017
4 George Washington Univ Hospital 900 23rd St Nw, DC 20037
5 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 3800 Reservoir Rd, DC 20007
Notes
  • Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
  • This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
  • Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.